Best Andrew McCrea Podcasts (2024)

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FTC Episode 326: Strategies To Protect Your Cash Position in Tight Times 25:44

1d ago25:44

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The strategy for crop farmers in 2025 may not be how to make a profit, but rather how to lose less money? What can we do to protect the cash and assets we have? What are some of the costs that we can reduce and are there preferred tactics to implement in our current market situation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Christiana Riot 3:00

1h ago3:00

3:00

It’s called the Christiana Riot – a showdown between a slave owner and those harboring his runaway slaves. It led to bloodshed here just a few miles north of the Mason Dixon line…By Andrew McCrea

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Brave Former Slaves 3:00

20h ago3:00

3:00

In the years before the Civil War, many people stood up for the cause of freedom and equality. Some of those who showed the most bravery were former slaves…By Andrew McCrea

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Breakdown – Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-25-51) 31:48

1h ago31:48

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Original Air Date: March 18, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Joseph Kearns • Tom McKee • Roy Glenn • Barbara Luddy Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenn…

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The Wigwam Motel 3:00

3h ago3:00

3:00

If you, your kids or even your grandkids have seen the movie Cars, then you probably remember the Cozy Cones. They’re patterned after a real-life motel of concrete wigwams…By Andrew McCrea

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How the Ocean Affected Yuma 3:00

16h ago3:00

3:00

George Strait once sang that he had some ocean front property in Arizona and if you’d buy that he’d throw the golden gate in free. This Arizona town isn’t exactly on the ocean, but much of its existence depended on it…By Andrew McCrea

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A Ferry in the Middle of a Desert 3:00

5h ago3:00

3:00

Before bridges crossed rivers, communities often relied upon ferries to carry people and supplies. In some cases, those ferry operators were able to build thriving businesses. Two such men lived in the middle of a vast desert…By Andrew McCrea

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The Wealth of the Desert in Yuma 3:00

7h ago3:00

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Yuma, Arizona is in the Sonoran dessert. The annual average rainfall is about three inches per year. So it is a bit ironic that it is a river helped build a city of great wealth in the southwest…By Andrew McCrea

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The Mission Point Lighthouse 3:00

21h ago3:00

3:00

Drive north from Traverse City, Michigan and you’ll find beautiful fruit orchards on a narrow peninsula that dead ends at this lighthouse. It’s a place that attracts visitors and some folks who even wait months or years to get a chance to live there for a week…By Andrew McCrea

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Death By Adoption | Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-18-51) 32:41

1d ago32:41

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Original Air Date: March 18, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Joseph Kearns • Tom McKee • Roy Glenn • Barbara Luddy Writer: • Russell Hughes Adaptation: • Joel Murcott Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup o…

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A Northwest Michigan Lighthouse 3:00

2d ago3:00

3:00

The Great Lakes shoreline is dotted with many old lighthouses. Many are not needed these days, but most have great stories to share. One such place is in northwestern Michigan…By Andrew McCrea

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The Last Ship at Fort Snelling 3:00

3d ago3:00

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It’s the junction of two important rivers – the Mississippi and the Minnesota – and it made sense to have a fort here. But for those stationed at what became Ft. Snelling, enduring the winter and the accompanying isolation was something few wanted to face…By Andrew McCrea

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An Iconic Moment in Presidential Election History 3:00

7d ago3:00

3:00

It’s one of the most iconic pictures in presidential election history. A picture of President Harry Truman holding up a paper that proclaims, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” Of course the headline was wrong and the story behind how it all happened is one you won’t want to miss…By Andrew McCrea

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Harry Truman’s Hopeful Campaign 3:00

7d ago3:00

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In the summer of 1948 Harry Truman was losing the race to return for a second term as president. But that summer his campaign accomplished something that would be hard to replicate now…especially considering the way they travelled to do it…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 325: Tax Strategies To Implement Before Year-End 25:54

8d ago25:54

25:54

Paul Neiffer provides some of the tax strategies we need to keep in mind before year-end. Learn what things can we do to benefit our personal and business bottom line both now and for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Expecting a Different Election Outcome 3:00

8d ago3:00

3:00

It was the day after the voting had ended and people woke up to find a different person was elected president than they may have imagined. It sounds like recent history, but it’s actually a story from 1948…By Andrew McCrea

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Blind Justice – Tales of the Texas Rangers (03-11-51) 32:27

14d ago32:27

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Original Air Date: March 11, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Peggy Webber • Herb Vigran • Ed Begley • Earl Keen • Tom Holland • Tom McKean Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on t…

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Cahokia Mounds 3:00

9d ago3:00

3:00

We’ve probably all heard of Native American mounds scattered throughout parts of North America. Here just east of present day St. Louis was the largest of those mounds. In fact, you can still see it and climb it today…By Andrew McCrea

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The Largest City in North America 3:00

16d ago3:00

3:00

Before there was a United States of America, this was the largest city within its modern boundaries. In fact, its size still marvels those who consider its origins over a thousand years ago…By Andrew McCrea

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The Heyday of Passenger Rail 3:00

13d ago3:00

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The heyday of passenger rail travel was about a century ago. But don’t tell that to the folks in southern Indiana, for they are riding the historic rails of this town as they did in times of old…By Andrew McCrea

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Boarding Trains for Popular Spots 3:00

14d ago3:00

3:00

Airlines might devote more flights to popular winter destinations like Phoenix or Florida. One hundred years ago they were adding trains for this popular spot in Indiana…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 324: A Presidential Election When the Polls Were Wrong 25:50

16d ago25:50

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The presidential election is upon us and most consider the outcome to be a toss-up. In a moment I’ll take you to a time when the outcome of the race was considered wrapped up and the public awoke to find a very different outcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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The Spook Light 3:00

22d ago3:00

3:00

People like to have answers…and perhaps that’s what makes this phenomena so interesting…there seems to be no explaining it. So what is it that has so many puzzled?By Andrew McCrea

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The Trap | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-25-51) 32:08

15d ago32:08

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The two colleagues were delivering a cargo of car radios valued at $39,000 when their truck is sent on a detour to a dead end. The truck and its cargo is hijacked and Rover and Simms are both needlessly killed. Original Air Date: February 25, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCre…

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A Story With World-Wide Fame 3:00

23d ago3:00

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I don’t care for stories about evil and gruesomeness at Halloween, yet a spooky tale may be in order. For such a story, you can venture to southwest Missouri where a centuries old legend has people still searching for answers. It’s a story with world wide fame…By Andrew McCrea

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The Fort Morgan, Colorado Museum 3:00

27d ago3:00

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The initial route of the Oregon Trail followed the North Platte River, but over time, some decided to follow the southern fork of that river, creating a trail that passed this point in Colorado…By Andrew McCrea

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The Julesburg, Colorado Dragstrip 3:00

28d ago3:00

3:00

In Julesburg, Colorado you’ll find a small airstrip that has been in use for many decades. But this is much more than a place for airplanes to take off and land…it’s second use is one that brings plenty of people here from Spring to Fall…By Andrew McCrea

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Julesburg, Colorado 3:00

29d ago3:00

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Many of our towns have a namesake and that is the case for Julesburg, Colorado. But, the “Jules” in Julesburg is a man with quite an infamous story…By Andrew McCrea

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Sweet Revenge | Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-18-51) 32:03

22d ago32:03

32:03

It is raining heavily as Judd and Albert Briggs from a neighboring ranch finish their Dinner when Blake Wilkins turns up at the door after two years. Judd doesn’t seem too pleased to see his brother and Albert is pleased to discover that Blake has split up with his daughter Original Air Date: February 18, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the…

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FTC Episode 323: Finding Treasure in Your Small Town – Rethinking Economic Development 25:51

23d ago25:51

25:51

Many of us live in rural and agricultural America and the success of our small towns ultimately spells the success of our schools, local businesses and civic organizations. But what do you do to help a town that seems to be vanishing, taking all of those important pieces of the community with it? I’ll take you to a place that perhaps looks at econo…

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An Important Point on Many Westward Trails 3:00

30d ago3:00

3:00

The town of Julesburg, Colorado has been an important point on many trails leading west. But it’s history is one that has been a bit rough-n-tumble, especially for the early years of its existence…By Andrew McCrea

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Acquiring the Best of the Best 3:00

1M ago3:00

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In the woods of northern Wisconsin there is a lodge that housed some of the leading businessman of the world. They came to one tiny town for a shot of acquiring the best of the best…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 322: Building the Equipment of the Future – The Soil Sisters 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

How will equipment change to meet the demands of farming in the future? Two young researchers based in Illinois known as the “Soil Sisters” are helping shape those changes and supplying farmers with the data they need to stay ahead on their operations. We’ll meet them and their important research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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George Washington and a Cherry Tree 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Sometimes a person gains so much fame…they become bigger than life…so is that the case with George Washington and a cherry tree he chopped to the ground?By Andrew McCrea

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The Hawaiian World Champion Cowboy 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

The accomplishment was so spectacular it is still remembered over a century later. A cowboy journeyed thousands of miles to Cheyenne, Wyoming for a chance to become the world’s champion steer roper, and he would do it all with a borrowed horse after riding a ship and train for days…By Andrew McCrea

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The Hatchet – Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-11-51) 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

Original Air Date: February 11, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Parley Baer • Mike Barrett • Sam Edwards • Joe Duval • Tom Cook • Gerald Mohr Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup o…

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Riding 8 Seconds 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

World class sprinters can complete the 100 meters in under 10 seconds. In this sport, you are world class at just 8 seconds – and it’s those eight seconds for which a movie was made about one of the greatest to ever compete…By Andrew McCrea

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FTC Episode 321: Future Trends in Agriculture and the New Farm Bill 25:43

1M ago25:43

25:43

Jason Clay is back and brings with him many thought provoking ideas that can have an impact locally and globally. We discuss the push to grow more with less and how we get there. We discuss everything from school bonds vs. food bonds to potential changes in the farm bill of the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Loggers Larceny – Tales of the Texas Rangers (02-04-51) 37:22

1M ago37:22

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Original Air Date: February 04, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • William Conrad • Stacy Harris • Parley Baer • Bill Johnstone Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by …

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Blood Harvest – Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-21-51) 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Original Air Date: January 21, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Lou Krugman • Herb Vigran • Tom Tully • Wilms Herbert • Betty Moran • Gee Gee Pearson Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Ro…

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FTC Episode 320: What is the Future for Cattle Grazing? 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

Many acres of pasture ground have been converted to row crops. Is there a future for grazing cattle? What could you do to make those pastures more profitable so that raising livestock makes sense? We explore technology that helps ranchers better evaluate the decisions they make and how to get more out of the acres that are grazed. See omnystudio.co…

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FTC Episode 319: You Don’t Need Hay to Run Cattle. But How? 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

Most cattle producers put up hay to feed during the year, but do you really need to do so? Eric Bailey says there’s a better way to feed cattle that can increase profitability and better utilize forages. We discuss the changes we should consider to run a more efficient operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Death In The Cards | Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-14-51) 33:30

2M ago33:30

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Original Air Date: January 14, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Bill Johnstone • Parley Baer • Jeanette Nolan • Byron Kane • Mike Barrett • Ernest Newton Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from…

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FTC Episode 318: Making Sure You Get to Sell All You Grow 25:14

2M ago25:14

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Crop margins are tight and every bushel counts. How do you make sure you get every kernel possible out of the field? We talk about pro harvest tips that will help us get the maximum out of our fields. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Deadhead Freight | Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-07-51) 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Original Air Date: January 07, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Herb Ellis • Tom Holland • Byron Kane • Tom McKee • Lillian Buyeff Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairi…

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The Devils Share – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-31-50) 32:53

2M ago32:53

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Original Air Date: December 31, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Tom McKee • Parley Baer • Roy Glenn • Peggy Webber • Wilms Herbert • Rye Billsbury Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roun…

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FTC Episode 317: Is Now the Time to Make a Machinery Deal? 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Higher interest rates and lower commodity prices have put pressure on machinery prices. So is the time to make a deal? Machinery Pete is tracking the data and he says this may be the sweet spot to make a trade. We discuss what segments of the market are falling the fastest and where prices remain strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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FTC Episode 316: Challenging Conversations with Siblings – How Can You Afford to Farm? 25:32

3M ago25:32

25:32

Parts of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota were hard hit with too much rain early this season. We talk with farmer Lisa Peterson about her crop and where she’s seeing people tightening their budgets. Plus we talk about what it takes to come back to the farm, especially when no one expects you to make the move. How do you navigate conversations w…

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FTC Episode 315: Marketing Grain in Times of Tight Margins 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

Pro Farmer Crop Tour recently concluded and it appears a record harvest may be on the way. With lower commodity prices this fall, how should we look to market our grain? Is it the time to sell, store, or take another position in the market. We take a look at the big crop and what to do with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Cactus Pear | Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-17-50) 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Original Air Date: December 17, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Wilms Herbert • Tom McKee Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…

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